Join us for an exciting day of connection, confidence, and friendly competition at the 5th Annual New England Regional Cane Quest, an annual Braille Institute of America event, on Wednesday, November 11!

Cane Quest is a fun and challenging Orientation & Mobility contest designed for blind and visually impaired school-aged youth (grades 2 & up) who use a white cane. Participants will navigate a series of mobility tasks using their white canes while putting their skills, confidence, and independence to the test.

For the first time, we’re moving Cane Quest off the Carroll Center campus and bringing the excitement to the Natick Mall! We’re thrilled to partner with the Natick Mall to give students the opportunity to put their cane skills to the test in a real-world community setting. This exciting new location will allow participants to navigate a busy, public environment while showcasing the independence and mobility skills they’ve worked so hard to develop.

It’s a new setting, a new challenge, and a great opportunity to show the community what blind and visually impaired students can do!

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET – All levels

Location: The Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760

Cost: Free

WHY ATTEND?

• Test skills: Students demonstrate their white cane navigation abilities in a fun and challenging environment.
• Build meaningful connections: Kids meet peers who are also blind or visually impaired—while loved ones can engage with others who share similar experiences.
• Earn some goodies: Participants will each receive a cool T-shirt, a personalized certificate of completion, and will earn points at each station that can be traded in for fun and exciting prizes!
• See your child shine: Watch your child apply real-world Orientation & Mobility skills and understand O&M like never before.
• Participate in family-friendly activities: Parents, guardians, and siblings will enjoy fun and educational activities at the Carroll Families stations.
• Make the most of a day off: What better way to spend a school holiday than surrounded by the Carroll Center community? Plus, you can choose to explore the areas of the Natick Mall as a family after the event wraps up. Check out the arcade, the movie theatre, or simply walk around for the afternoon!

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